12Total Dams
2High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Cayuga County, New York
Cayuga County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Cayuga County is 103 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Robert Alcorn Dam at 40 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Street Dam | High | Satisfactory | 25 | Hydroelectric | 1800 |
| MUD Lock C&s Canal Dam | High | Poor | 20 | Navigation | 1912 |
| North Division Street Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 32 | Hydroelectric | 1865 |
| New Hope Saw Mill Dam | Significant | Poor | 19 | Other | 1850 |
| Owasco Lake Outlet Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Robert Alcorn Dam | Low | Not assessed | 40 | Recreation | 1998 |
| Fillmore Glen Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Recreation | 1931 |
| Karl Shank Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Debris Control | 1980 |
| Lauren Hopkins Dam | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Westbury Dam | Low | Poor | 12 | Recreation | 1902 |
| Headquarters Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 10 | ||
| Marion Teachout Wildlife Marsh Dam | Low | Not assessed | 9 | Other | 1958 |